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Note:  

Some commands are read or write only and 

some are both. For example “Mute All” is a write only 
command and “Version” is a read only command. 

 
 

Supported Command Messages 
 

Function               Command  Message 
 
Version   

(vr?) 

Version Number 

Reset 

 

(rx) 

“Resetting...” 

Channel On 

(#on) 

“Zone # on” 

Channel Off 

(#of) 

“Zone # off“ 

Mute 

 

(#mu) 

“Zone # muted” 

Un-mute   

(#um) 

“Zone # unmuted” 

Mute All   

(amu) 

"All channels muted" 

Un-mute All 

(aum) 

"All channels un-muted" 

Volume Request 

(#vl?) 

"Zone # volume level = $$" 

Volume Set 

(#vl$$)  "Zone # volume level set" 

Volume All 

(avl$$)  "All volume levels 

  

 

 

successfully changed" 

Input Set  

(#sl$) 

"Zone # input set" 

Input Request 

(#sl?) 

"Zone # is currently using 

  

 

 

input channel $” 

Input Select All 

(asl$) 

"All zones set to source $" 

All Channels Off 

(aof) 

"All zones turned off" 

All Channels On       (aon)        “All zones turned on” 

 

All Channels Vol up (avlu)       “All zones volume levels 
  

 

 

increased” 

All Channels Vol dn  (avld)     “All zones volume levels  
 

 

 

decreased” 

Channel Vol up        (#vlu)      “Zone # volume increased” 
Channel Vol down   (#vld)     “Zone # volume decreased” 
Bass adjustment 

(#b$) 

“Bass successfully set to $” 

Treble adjustment  (#t$) 

“Treble successfully set to $” 

 

 
Message Examples

 e will use the example commands from 

before, and show what the responses are. 
 
Function                 Command  Response Reply 
 
On/Off   

(1on) 

Zone 1 on 

Select Input 

(1sl3) 

Zone 1 input 3 set 

Set Volume 

(1vl50)  Zone 1 volume level = 50 

Set Bass                    (1baf)        Zone 1 Bass successfully set 
  

 

 

to 15 

Set Treble                 (2ta)        Zone 2 Treble successfully 
  

 

 

set to 10 

Increase Volume     (2vlu) 

Zone 2 volume increased 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

BIB AND BIX INPUT WALL PLATES 

 

The BIX is an input module for sources in distant rooms or 
locations. To the zone it’s in, it would be ‘Local’. For this 
reason we identify it as such, think of it as stage left for 
custom installation. It’s a feature unique to Q450. It 
provides a differential balanced input to allow 
transmission of an analog signal over long distances 
without generating noise or signal loss due to conductor 
impedance. BIX is an acronym for 

B

alanced 

I

nput 

e

X

tender. Enough with the fancy talk. It makes your iPod 

sound good even though it’s far from the Q450 amp. It’s a 
clever solution to a perennial problem faced in distributed 
audio systems. We just decided that it’s too important to 
not have integrated into the system.  
 
You can connect any audio source as long as your 
connecting cable has a 3.5mm (1/8th”) termination or an 
adaptor on the other end. This includes, but isn’t limited 
to, CD players, media servers, tuners, feature phones, 
smartphones, iPods, laptops, desktop computers, tablets, 
mp3 players, Bluetooth receivers, etc. 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BIB INPUT PLATE WITH BLUETOOTH 

 
The BIB is almost identical to the BIX above with added 
Bluetooth capability. Bluetooth is normally on and 
connected. When a jack is plugged into the AUDIO IN port 
Bluetooth is disabled and the signal from the 3.5mm jack is 
sent on the balanced line to the Q450 amplifier. BIB is an 
acronym for 

B

alanced 

I

nput 

B

luetooth.

 

Содержание Q450rs

Страница 1: ...1 Q450rs Multiroom made easy v 1 0 ...

Страница 2: ...g other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so Note Where the mains plug or an appliance cover is used as the disconnect devise the disconnect device shall remain readily operable WARNING This product may contain chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Made in ...

Страница 3: ...res will increase resistance This also includes cat5 connectors Incorrect polarity of a twisted pair can cause serious damage to the Q450rs and its peripherals Do not make any wire connections of any kind with the power supply connected During operation the amplifier may become warm This is normal there are instances during high level playback into low impedance speakers when the amplifier will be...

Страница 4: ... wall plate keypad controlled version available model Q450 The balanced input wall plates BIX are a feature we are very proud of and we hope you will agree The BIX plate allows the Q450 to have an input from a room or space far away from the Q450 without any drop in signal quality and best of all without any added unwanted hum and noise This is an industry first Let s put this another way Say you ...

Страница 5: ...distant room This is a lot of power to drive even the most demanding By being balanced the signal speakers quality is perfectly transmitted without any unwanted added hum or noise Note It is perfectly acceptable to have more than one pair of speakers per zone Make sure the series or parallel impedance is between 4 16 ohms Note Each zone is effectively an integrated stereo amplifier You can use the...

Страница 6: ...ms can arise such as a tradesperson driving a screw through the wire We suggest using a cat5 tester and investing in top quality crimp tools as second rate or poor crimping is the number one source of installation problems Typical Installation with four zones each connected to a pair of speakers Zone 1 also has a BIB balanced input plate Zone 2 Den Zone 3 Bedroom Zone 1 Hot tub Speaker Selecting i...

Страница 7: ...Command Response Turn Channel On 1on turns on amplifier channel 1 on Select Input 1sl4 turn amplifier channel 1 to input 4 Set Volume 1vl50 turn amplifier channel 1 to volume 50 of 87 Supported Command Summary numerical zone or amplifier channel value second numerical value may be one or two digits Function Command Range Read Write Remarks Version vr none read only Reset rx none write only 1 secon...

Страница 8: ...ully set to 15 Set Treble 2ta Zone 2 Treble successfully set to 10 Increase Volume 2vlu Zone 2 volume increased BIB AND BIX INPUT WALL PLATES The BIX is an input module for sources in distant rooms or locations To the zone it s in it would be Local For this reason we identify it as such think of it as stage left for custom installation It s a feature unique to Q450 It provides a differential balan...

Страница 9: ...an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher due to the power loss and degradation in performance A detachable plug is provided for each stereo channel output Strip approximately 6 mm of insulation from the end of each speaker wire and carefully twist the strands of each conductor together Be sure not to cut the individual strands or twist them off All strands must be used for optimal performance Insert the ...

Страница 10: ...increasing the driving capability of this system We recommend an amplifier that will allow you to adjust the individual outputs like the KES600 Note that these sub zones are receiving the identical input that the Q450rs internal amp receives The source bass treble and mute functions will behave in the exact same way as the Q450rs integrated amplifiers do This will allow for fine tuning the output ...

Страница 11: ...easy procedure with no programming required Part One Planning Before installing we recommend you make an installation plan This involves deciding where the speakers will go and if you re intending to where to place the local zone inputs or BIX as we call them and of course the various music sources There are up to four pairs of speaker wire one pair per zone and up to four cat5 for the BIX BIB s P...

Страница 12: ... i proof of date of purchase ii the dealer s name and iii the model and serial number of the Product When sending your unit in for repair please ship your unit in its original packing material or a Knoll approved ATA Shipping Case or have a professional packaging company pack the unit Please insure your shipment for its full value A return authorization number issued by the Knoll customer service ...

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